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Just now, Vlady said:

My wife is already on the policy, all i have left is two daughters - one is 5 yo and 2nd one is 1 yo so it might not work! 🙂

 

They dont have to live with you, Antie's, Sister's Any female friends - Don't have to have the same last name

On 12/10/2018 at 12:28 PM, Vlady said:

Hi all,

How much do you pay for your insurance? I knew Lexus is in high insurance group but renewal is £875!

This is me with 12years NCB and my wife with 8years NCB! Every year the price goes up, as last year (I changed cars half way through) it was £859!

That is just a rip off that is made legal!!!

To get my insurance down i added Female Family members (Even if they will never drive the car) this brought the price down a lot, I have relatives over 100 miles away on my insurance policy as named drivers. They will never drive the car but helps me with the cost.

Give it a try 🙂

Looks good Robert, Nice purchase

Hi Ziggy, I have quizzed the team to see what we can do for you 😛

1 minute ago, Razor61 said:

Hi, I went to look at a 1996 LS400 yesterday in Gold (I like Gold but the Mrs doesn't) with only 63,000 on the clock and though someone may be interested in what the car was like.

I am/was looking for a MKIV but as this car was close to where I live and only 63,000 miles it was worth a look.

Checked the usual stuff and I couldn't really find anything wrong apart from the brake discs are lipped on the front and will probably need replacing soon.

The oil and transmission fluid looked like it had just been changed. Coolant the right colour and looked fine, couldn't seen any leaks from the power steering pump above the starter.

Timing belt replaced at 36,000 quite a few years ago though, iirc. Car started first crack and engine sounded as smooth as silk. No untoward noises.

Everything electrical worked as far as I could tell, steering wheel moved in both directions but didn't check the aerial for some reason...…...........I couldn't really tell if the heated seats worked as they should but judging from the way the car has been looked after they probably do work. LCD panels and dash were fine, no water in the boot.

No knocking or concerning noises on the test drive, gear changes were very smooth. It wasn't practical to test the braking totally because of where the car is located but replacing discs/pads/callipers etc if needed isn't a issue and it wouldn't bother me at all.

Bodywork is spot on, couldn't find any rust or damage (one light scratch on the off side but will buff out). A good wash and detail would make it sparkle like new I think.

Car has done less than a 1,000 miles in the last 9 years, always garaged and really only taken out for the odd journey (mainly for it's annual service and MOT)

Price...……………………£4,250, I'm a bit torn now whether to go for it or wait for a MKIV which ticks all the boxes for me (VVTi and satnav etc)

I have also seen a 1998 MKIV in light metallic green (love the colour) 108,000, looks spot on and well looked after but it's 210 mile away priced at £3.675, would you think offering £3,000 or a bit more for this gold one is really cheeky?

 

No harm is asking if they would take £3000 the worst they will say is No - If you do go for the LS400 and need brakes let us know, we will sort you out 😛 

On 2/22/2002 at 4:14 AM, Steve said:

Google has been sunshine for Team Lexus.. the club has received thousands of visitors over these last couple of weeks.

I agree, Thats how we find you, Thanks

On 3/14/2019 at 2:43 PM, Ziggy1024 said:

All sorted - no dramas.

Only advisory was on the rear brakes getting low, which was on my to-do list anyway. I must have been in a lazy mood, as I've just asked them to deal with it - most unlike me!

Hi Ziggy If you are looking for genuine brakes look us up https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/ Welcome to the group

11 hours ago, rich1068 said:

11 hours ago, rich1068 said:

A bit too far south(west) for me unfortunately.

In other news, I learnt where Wiltshire is.

It's not that far 🙂

12 hours ago, Vlady said:

Hi Lee, thanks for the offer. I don't even know what exactly is required for 40k service. Plus I need to check if Lexus Glasgow will agree to use parts bought by me.

Do you have a link to your site or anything?

Thanks

Yes our site is lexuspartsdirect.co.uk if you send an enquiry on the site they will look up everything for you aswell.

Not sure where to post this as its not a club meet as a big event.

Anybody else going?

We will be there with freebies

Hi Everyone, If anybody is looking one Local let me know,

I work closely with the Team and they are fantastic

On 3/13/2019 at 7:25 AM, Vlady said:

I have a print out saying what is covered and Spark Plugs are not on it.

My car is approaching 40k service which cost £495 at Lexus and I was thinking spark plugs are included in this price to justify it and if they don't why is it so expensive?

Planning to pop in to Lexus Glasgow to find out what is the deal.

On 3/13/2019 at 10:49 AM, rayaans said:

spark plugs are changed at 60k not 40k

The 60k service is the big one including spark plugs hence why its £700+ 

The £495 will include all the filters and oils at Lexus standard price which is probably around £100 in total. Then the rest will be due to visual checks with labour being set at £140-150 an hour which is the normal main dealer sort of labour charge

On 3/13/2019 at 12:27 PM, Vlady said:

If it is just fluids, filters and checks is it worth it to go to dealership?! I can use my mechanic (probably) for half the price, especially I won't be taking their 2 year warranty. 

On 3/14/2019 at 7:25 AM, Vlady said:

This is what I am thinking, a bit too much for not much work and all for the Lexus stamp?!

I would agree it builds your relationship with the garage but common, it is robbery.

I will pop in anyway to the garage to see what they can offer when time comes.

Hi Guys, Just so you know we can offer you the same parts that your Lexus Dealer will use at cheaper prices.

We have had a lot of customers buy the parts from us and get their local dealer to fit them (as they are genuine dealers will fit)

Plus you still get warranty and all the stuff. - Hope it helps

20 hours ago, Lexus Owners Club said:

We are willing to offer an exclusive Owners Club promotion across all the sites for your members.

Due to our prices already being rock bottom we will give Gold Members free delivery when spending over £50

 

View full discount

 

Thought I would also add a post If anybody needs anything specific please quiz me (I am not an expert on parts by any means but I know people who are )

8 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Hmm, I don't think they'll be too keen on providing that info, it's my money they want!

let me see what i can find out for you 🙂

14 hours ago, The-Acre said:

Interesting. I'm not sure how to find the part number though.  

Best thing if you have been in contact with the US is to ask them for the part number 😛 

3 minutes ago, messi said:

It's from Lexus main dealer at trade price but if you look on rock auto you can pick up denso radiator for around £80 but there are 2 different types

If it is a trade price it is not the same part we quoted you for then, There is no way a trade price would be £200 cheaper than our site.

They must be offering a non-genuine one then, That is the only way it would be cheaper

25 minutes ago, LexusPartsDirect said:

wow, that is a huge difference something must be wrong, was your enquiry seems to be 2 types of radiator for my car can you supply me with the part number - price & availability please

Even the extremely uncommon radiator is £375, I hate to say it but it will not be a Genuine Lexus of at £200 as that is well below COST, I would suggest you make sure they get you the correct part.

20 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

So let me just check this with you. Some LS430's in the US didn't have what they call the UL package, which meant that some had conventional suspension, as did some on the JDM. So are you able to supply/source those? Failing that, it's interesting to know you can beat main dealer prices.

Our catalogues are limited to European specification models if you can provide us with the part number we will, of course, be more than happy to find out if they are available for ordering. After a brief glance at our catalogue, I can see that there was conventional coil-over-strut suspension available for EU models.

2 minutes ago, messi said:

I just got quote from Lexus parts direct for a radiator, £400 odd quid. Birmingham lexus said they would sell me a radiator at trade price at just over £200

wow, that is a huge difference something must be wrong, was your enquiry seems to be 2 types of radiator for my car can you supply me with the part number - price & availability please

4 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Are you referring to conventional coil struts rather than air?  I did buy an air strut from you which is working fine, I'm just thinking ahead as I plan to keep the Celsior as long as possible.  There's also the sensors on each corner to factor in to it, so doing away with air also removes the risk of them failing.  Thanks for replying.

PS, when I said I bought an air strut from you I'm thinking of lexusspares direct, apologies!

I was going to say my first post and they had already used us, that would have been amazing 😛

No worries, I will be monitoring this every day, So if you or anybody needs parts please let me know, I can't say it enough we beat main stealer prices 🙂

On 3/6/2019 at 5:05 PM, glawrie said:

Thanks Farqui - yes report on dampers is from an independent MOT shop, so don't doubt.  My experience with Lexus dealers has been poor.  Prior to hitting the mileage limit for warranty cover I used our local dealer for servicing, but they were not so honest in reporting how to fix issues (and in requesting to do repairs for non-existing issues) so for a few years now I've had independents work on the car.  I am asking around for quotes - but first one I got back (from a Lexus dealer) was £1600 to change all four dampers... which seems absurdly expensive.

NipponAutoSpares don't appear to have the dampers for sale any more, but found excellent parts identification database complete with diagrams at japan-parts.eu and pretty good prices from LexusPartsNow (at least compared to UK based sources).  But would prefer simply to repair the ones I have got... but perhaps that is not possible.

On 3/6/2019 at 5:15 PM, Farqui said:

Good call checking part numbers, I tend to use; https://lexus.7zap.com/en/eu/lexus+gs/334510/gws191r-bexqhw/2/

On 3/6/2019 at 4:47 PM, Farqui said:

Gavin / @glawrie, and MOT fails sucks.  This is independent feedback outside of Lexus right?

After I bought mine, Lexus tried to convince me that all of my dampers needed replacing, even tho they were bone dry. Yet they passed an indi's inspection and have been through 2 MOT's since.  A good money spinner for Lexus that.

I recall that Lexus Lincoln quoted me around £700 all in for them to change all 4 dampers, so it maybe worth ringing around a few stealers for quotes?

I've had good experiences with RockAuto for parts from the USA but dampers seem to be constantly out of stock.

I vaguely recall someone on the forum using NipponAutoSpares.com for dampers.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

Just a quick note guys, I know I'm late to the party but for parts always fill in our enquiry form and send it to see what we can offer you,

You never know we may be able to order what you need and we beat main stealers

https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/contact-us-genuine-lexus-parts/

We have a discount code in the member's area aswell

On 3/12/2019 at 3:54 PM, BigBoomer said:

What adaptions are needed for the UK model LS430s?
There are a few different model radiators on eBay but apart from the little pipe at the top-right they all look identical to me.

Am thinking of getting mine done, as at 110k miles and rising.
Was thinking of getting the Dromedary one but now not so sure.

 

If you're after a genuine one send an enquiry on our site - Don't forget to use the members discount code.

https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/contact-us-genuine-lexus-parts/

We beat main Dealers

On 3/13/2019 at 2:15 PM, The-Acre said:

As we all know, the concern for anyone with ageing air suspension is always there.  I've been in contact with Strutmaster in the US and they've come back with a very tempting offer which I think I'll go for.  When I bought my Celsior a rear shock had oil misting and the corner was a tad bouncy, so my thinking is if one was leaking the others may not be far behind.  As the car is immaculate, and I plan to keep it, converting to conventional suspension seems to make sense.  All in, with shipping it's £1,150. I reckon that's not bad, and that's with taxes paid up front.

Hi I am completely new to this so be gently but why get them from the US, I can ask the guys in my Lexus team to find genuine ones for you if you like, We have a discount code for members as well plus we guarantee to beat main dealers. 

Fill in this form and someone will price it all up for you, https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/contact-us-genuine-lexus-parts/ 

Better to compare - I would like to think we would beat the US price. 

I have seen a few people quiz about genuine brakes.

Here is the link to them https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/parts/category/lexus-is/lexus-is-phase-ii-2006-2013/lexus-is-2006-2013-brakes-transmission/

Don't forget your members-only discount code - from the members area.

Hi Everyone, I have just joined the site for a website I look after. We supply Genuine Lexus Parts at hugely discounted rates. 

Anyway, we have agreed to give Gold Members an Exclusive Offer, Free Shipping on all orders over £50.

I will be here to answer any questions and find any specific Parts/Accessories you need.

The website is https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk - ask me on here or send an enquiry on the page for any part you need.

Don't be afraid to ask I don't bite.

Thanks, Everyone

Lee - Lexus Parts Direct